US2015047092A1PendingUtilityA1

Sole-less sandal

Assignee: SCHLIER SUZANNEPriority: Aug 14, 2013Filed: Aug 14, 2014Published: Feb 19, 2015
Est. expiryAug 14, 2033(~7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A44C 15/009A43B 3/126
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Abstract

A sole-less sandal includes a top strap assembly that includes a first strap side, a second strap side, a first strap fastener attached to the first strap side, and second strap fastener attached to the second strap side. A front strap assembly includes a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the front strap attaches to the top strap assembly. A toe bar attaches to the bottom end of the front strap assembly. In certain embodiments, a first strap fastener and second strap fastener fasten to a first pant fastener and a second pant fastener respectively. The first pant fastener and the second pant fastener attach to the inside of a pant leg.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sole-less sandal comprising:
 a top strap assembly comprising a first strap side, a second strap side, a first strap fastener attached to the first strap side, and second strap fastener attached to the second strap side;   a front strap assembly comprising a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end of the front strap attaches to the top strap assembly; and   a toe bar attached to the bottom end of the front strap assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The sole-less sandal of  claim 1 , wherein the top strap assembly comprises an upper foot strap attached to a lower foot strap. 
     
     
         3 . The sole-less sandal of  claim 1 , wherein the front strap assembly comprises an upper toe strap attached to a lower toe strap, wherein the toe bar is positioned between the upper toe strap and the lower toe strap. 
     
     
         4 . The sole-less sandal of  claim 1 , wherein the first strap fastener and the second strap fastener are a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The sole-less sandal of  claim 1 , wherein the toe bar is made from a foam material. 
     
     
         6 . A method for presenting the appearance of wearing footwear while being barefoot comprising:
 removably sliding a toe bar of a sole-less sandal underneath a big toe and a second toe of a foot of a user, wherein the sole-less sandal comprises a top strap assembly comprising a first strap side, a second strap side, a first strap fastener attached to the first strap side and a second strap fastener attached to the second strap side; a front strap assembly comprising a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end of the front strap attaches to the top strap assembly; and the toe bar attached to the bottom end of the front strap assembly;   placing the front strap assembly through the opening between the big toe and the second toe;   placing the top strap assembly over a top portion of the foot; and   removably securing the first strap side and the second strap side.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein securing the first strap side and the second strap side comprises attaching the first strap fastener to a first pant fastener attached to an inside of a pant leg and attaching the second strap fastener to a second pant fastener attached to the inside of the pant leg. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the top strap assembly extends around an ankle of the user, wherein the first strap fastener fastens to the second strap fastener. 
     
     
         9 . A method for rotating from the appearance of wearing footwear while barefoot to wearing shoes comprising:
 removing a toe bar of a sole-less sandal from underneath a big toe and a second toe of a user, wherein the sole-less sandal comprises a top strap assembly comprising a first strap side, a second strap side, a first strap fastener attached to the first strap side and a second strap fastener attached to the second strap side; a front strap assembly comprising a top end and a bottom end, wherein the top end of the front strap attaches to the top strap assembly; and the toe bar attached to the bottom end of the front strap assembly, first strap fastener attached to a first pant fastener attached to the inside of a pant leg and the second strap fastener attaches to a second pant fastener attached to the inside of a second pant leg; and   tucking in the toe bar within the inside of the pant leg.

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